Steve9347

Like Ike vs Tina, Barack would get the win. I can't believe I contributed to this thread, btw.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Nov 14, 2008 -> 12:06 PM) He'd be a nice fit, but I wouldn't trade Dye straight up for Rasmus. Whatever you are on, I will have some.

QUOTE (Brian @ Nov 13, 2008 -> 10:03 PM) I have said it numerous times. This guy is so overrated. Never puts up the stats but wants all the money in the world, holds out, etc...Don't feel bad for him. I dunno, I'd say 1,382 yards and 12 Tds in 2004 for the Pack and 1,084 yards and 8 Tds in 2006 for the Broncos were pretty damn solid stats. Randy Moss was terrible on the Raiders too; I guess he sucks.

QUOTE (ZoomSlowik @ Nov 14, 2008 -> 11:02 AM) I find it hard to believe that anyone would WILLINGLY take Eddy Curry. It'd be one thing if he had an expiring contract, but s***, he has two more years. The guy is awful and has something like 31 mil left on his deal. Well, they reportedly are, for some reason.

QUOTE (DBAHO @ Nov 14, 2008 -> 10:54 AM) Here's a question. If the Knicks pulled off a Curry for Marion trade (with say another piece going to Miami), could the Knicks actually make the playoffs this season? That would make me sad as I am enjoying Wilson Chandler's performance this year in fantasy.

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Nov 14, 2008 -> 10:56 AM) I was bothered by it. You didn't see Paul Konerko do that. You also saw how BA turned his attitude around, etc. I liked Swisher too, but I agree he wasn't the fit we thought we were getting. Building the winning team is what it is all about I'd venture as far as to say that Pauly's attitude's never really that great to begin with...

QUOTE (Texsox @ Nov 14, 2008 -> 10:43 AM) It looks good too ZING!

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Nov 14, 2008 -> 10:44 AM) I threw her under the bus - which is where she belongs, politically speaking. And that has nothing to do with rumors - it was her behavior and words, right in front of my eyes. That. QUOTE (Steff @ Nov 14, 2008 -> 10:47 AM) That. And that.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Nov 13, 2008 -> 04:12 PM) God I hope she's the nominee in 2012. WTF did that even mean?

Mine partially paid to put siding on my house.

This is f***ing awesome.

QUOTE (SnB @ Nov 13, 2008 -> 08:27 PM) until it happens the week after your warranty runs out like every other warranty on the planet. It's a 3 year warranty not yet 1 year in... if that bad boy hasn't busted on me by then, I'll take it in anyway.

QUOTE (knightni @ Nov 13, 2008 -> 09:49 PM) Who'd they deactivate then? I believe it was Thabo.

QUOTE (soxfaninpa @ Nov 14, 2008 -> 10:12 AM) "I know one thing about Nick Swisher from afar," general manager Brian Cashman said. "He's a very competitive player. He's a grinder. He plays at one level at all times." I found this quote humorous, no further explantion really needed. Yeah, I heard him say that on Sportscenter last night, and I laughed. Kenny really must have sold his ass.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Nov 13, 2008 -> 08:38 PM) They had it for David Wells back in 2001. Maybe it has become prohibitively expensive.. I would assume that there is a direct connection between David Wells and the reason its so hard to get insurance on players these days. That fat f***.

QUOTE (G&T @ Nov 13, 2008 -> 04:40 PM) BTW, Scott Boras must be pissed right now. This basically takes the Yankees out of the running for Texeira. And by not spending that money, they will make a huge offer to CC. That's really why this deal got done. I really doubt the Yankees think all that much of Swish, but for the price, how could they not do it. Eh, Swish can play in the OF too... it's not like they won't have an opening with Abreu going Abye bye. However, I think it's that CC Sabathia standing offer to beat any other offer that might keep Teixeira from going to the Yanks.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Nov 13, 2008 -> 04:39 PM) It will be a much longer contract than that. At least 6 years. Works for me.

QUOTE (IrishSoxFan @ Nov 13, 2008 -> 04:38 PM) How close are we to signing this kid? We should have an edge on other teams seeing as he played with Alexei in Cuba, right? The Sox also have some nice, useable cash in hand after the Swisher deal. I expect we'll have signed him by tomorrow afternoon.

QUOTE (striker62704 @ Nov 13, 2008 -> 04:37 PM) I'm only trying to say that Swisher wasn't as awesome as some people make him out to be. Some people say the Sox got fleeced and I don't thinnk they did. You mentioned that Swisher's OPS was 11% better than average, which is kind of what I was saying, he's average. You just presented it better. No one thinks Swisher is awesome anymore.

QUOTE (daa84 @ Nov 13, 2008 -> 04:36 PM) i believe nick masset was acquired heavily because of his "jenks lite" effort given at the AFL as well Yeah, but John Danks came in that one too, so no harm no foul.

The White Sox are absolutely in love with Viciedo. Swisher moving means he will be signed, I'd put money on that. I'm guessing about 4 years at 2.5-3 mill per for Dayan.

QUOTE (santo=dorf @ Nov 13, 2008 -> 04:22 PM) I don't need batting average to tell me Swisher wasn't a productive player last year. I was just saying I didn't realize he was THAT bad (still not the worst.) You can change the color of "Swisher" in your signature now.

QUOTE (Paint it Black @ Nov 13, 2008 -> 04:19 PM) Am I the only one who kind of likes this trade? Okay yes, it sucks dumping a guy after giving up prospects to the A's last year (although De Los Santos is really the only guy who could come back and bite them) but lets face it, Swish was a guy without a position on this team who's numbers had fallen off significantly. No. I personally like the trade. Swish had his issues and really annoyed me regardless with his chirpy, love the world attitude despite the fact that he couldn't hit a lick. All these players we received are flawed (I don't think Nunez will ever matter), but that's Kenny's thing. We got Floyd when he was basically considered the same way Marquez is, and Kenny was smart to go after a sinkerballer... they have success in the Cell. Also, Betemit, despite his lack of PT, has some pretty good raw abilities and at different times has shown an ability to hit for average and power. He's 27, and possibly older, so it's not like he's a spring chicken, however, he can do Uribe's job more effectively and definitely gives us some more options.

QUOTE (whitesoxfan101 @ Nov 13, 2008 -> 03:31 PM) So you are saying my nickname for him, "the out machine", was not inaccurate? I think it was about as accurate a nickname as you could think of...

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 13, 2008 -> 04:17 PM) So does Marquez have a chance to compete for the 5th starter spot in ST? I don't see why not. I think he'll go the route of Floyd though... half a year to learn what Coop wants, then come up and be "meh" mostly and then 2010 start to show us middle of the rotation stuff. Not bad.